Aerial view of a coastline and lagoon in Vanuatu

Pacific Islands law and governance: fisheries, oceans, biodiversity, environment

Legislation, policy and treaty implementation

Justin Rose Consulting advises Pacific Island governments, regional organisations and development partners on environmental and natural resource law. The practice reviews legislation and policy, drafts laws, and helps countries give effect to their international commitments in ways that fit national institutions and capacities.

Principal consultant Dr Justin Rose has more than 30 years’ experience in natural resources and environmental law - 28 in the Pacific Islands region. For larger assignments he assembles teams of specialist sub-consultants.

Areas of practice:

  • oceans and marine spatial planning

  • fisheries and aquaculture

  • climate change and disaster risk management

  • conservation areas, biodiversity and wildlife trade

  • waste, chemicals and pollution

  • environmental impact assessment

  • biosecurity

  • forestry

Justin Rose speaking at a consultation meeting around a conference table

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